Toothbrush holder
Bishop and Stonier Ltd.
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Pottery
Measurements
148 x 118 mm; 75 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Hanley
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24609.6
Summary
Ceramic toothbrush holder with dish below. Three oval holes for toothbrushes plus hole in back for fixing to wall. Back has a rounded top and inwardly curving sides. On back part and on front of bowl is blue printed classical design on white background with vase and foliage. Toothbrush holder and the rounded top has gilt edging. On underside of bowl is printed in blue with a winged motif; PEACOCK / BISTO / ENGLAND. Also handwritten in brown; 9402.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Bishop and Stonier Ltd., potter